Character in a Shadow Box

whittled from 3/4" thick pine. I used triangular shapes to draw a pattern

[@ginabirks4910]

What a fabulous idea Kevin, he is gorgeous and so full of character. Thanks for the video.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Gina

[@joebtemp]

Fantastic take on "flat plane" Kevin. What I enjoyed most was the pace of the video. Slow and methodical, showing every cut. It's like therapy after a long day. I'd love to see more of this pace. Is it time to do another fisherman/sea captain? Oh, and happy new year.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Joe. I'll keep that in mind. A Happy New Year to you too

[@tabathaosborne6447]

Awesome Kevin, thanks for sharing

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Tabatha

[@augusthermann2421]

The old fish knife is back and meets the old pew again ! Excellent as usual!👏

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks August. I love using it

[@dougwilson2303]

Good to see the old fish knife back at work!

[@bssn9469]

And the stump!

[@KevinCoates98]

I use it most everyday

[@whittler0507]

Great teaching Kevin ..nice easy simple instructions and wonderful project ..Thank you for sharing

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Gene. Sorry for taking so long to reply

[@blackpanther7727]

A very fun project! Thanks! Best wishes for 2023 and lots of great ideas for further projects!!! 😊

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you. All the best to you too

[@randywood4782]

Very nice Kevin I like

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Randy

[@Terryclarkester]

Great stuff Kevin, a joy to watch.

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you Terry

[@jackdon4482]

Echoing the thoughts of Mr. Messer!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@paulbarrett4468]

I am on my second stab (second piece) at this guy. It's funny how, as you are working on the pc, you are not liking how it is coming out. Then you set it down and look at it a few days later, you say, Wow, that looks better than I thought it did. Hence, sometimes, I am too critical of my carvings. (Of course the more you practice the better they come out.) Also, I would like to also say Kevin, your fine detail cuts add so much reality/character to the carving. There is sooo much to learn from you in each one of you pieces! I can't thank you enough!! I did have an easier time with you fisherman than this guy, but it's all good!!

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Paul. Practice is key but it's also good to be critical of your own work. In my opinion it will help make you a better carver. Keep on carving

[@tomevans4402]

Great idea. Fun carve

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Tom

[@amir-oz2ys]

i loved

[@KevinCoates98]

Thank you

[@brucekearley8971]

Hi Kevin, another great carving. Did you use a piece of select pine for this one? It seemed like it wasn’t rough pine. I want to wish you & yours a Happy New Year. I hope that sometime later in the year we can have a time to sit and talk about carving. I really enjoyed the couple of times I visited with you last year. Thanks.

[@KevinCoates98]

Hey Bruce. Happy New Year to you and your family too. It's 3/4" pine. I'm sure we can meet up later on. Thanks

[@waynehoch3009]

Is your knife just an altered kitchen knife? I like it 👌

[@KevinCoates98]

Thanks Wayne. It's about a 50 year old fish knife. I modified it a little

[@Jer-Michael]

Old steak knife?

[@KevinCoates98]

Fish knife